Skeletal System
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What organs make up the skeletal system?The musculoskeletal system is made up
of the body's bones
What are the functions of the skeletal system and briefly explain.
A. Support:Bear all or part of the weight of hold up.
B. Protection:The action of protecting, or the state of being protected.
C. Movement:An act of changing physical location or position or of having this
changed.
What is bone marrow and where is it found?Bone marrow is found in the center of
most bones and has many blood vessels.
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How does each of the following bones protect vital organs? Bones also protect
internal organs from injury by covering or surrounding them.
A. Skull:your skull protects the most important part of all, the brain.
B. Ribcage:Your heart, lungs, and liver are all very important, and luckily you've
got ribs to keep them safe.
C. Spinal Cord:The spinal cord is a bundle of nerve cells and fibers wrapped
together extending down from the brainstem to the lower back.
Muscular System
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What is the function of the muscular system?The muscular system is composed of
specialized cells called muscle fibers.
, What are the three types of muscles? Describe each type.
A.cardiac
B.smooth
C.skeletal
Circulatory System
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What is the function of the circulatory system?The circulatory system delivers
oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes
What materials are transported by the circulatory system and how?The function of
the circulatory system is to transport materials around the body.
What organs make up the circulatory system?
A. Heart
B.Blood
C.Vessels
Respiratory System
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What is the function of the respiratory system?The lungs and respiratory system
allow us to breathe.
Explain how gas is exchanged through breathing.During gas exchange oxygen
moves from the lungs to the bloodstream.
What are the organs that make respiration possible?The respiratory system is made
up of the organs included in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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What organs make up the skeletal system?The musculoskeletal system is made up
of the body's bones
What are the functions of the skeletal system and briefly explain.
A. Support:Bear all or part of the weight of hold up.
B. Protection:The action of protecting, or the state of being protected.
C. Movement:An act of changing physical location or position or of having this
changed.
What is bone marrow and where is it found?Bone marrow is found in the center of
most bones and has many blood vessels.
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How does each of the following bones protect vital organs? Bones also protect
internal organs from injury by covering or surrounding them.
A. Skull:your skull protects the most important part of all, the brain.
B. Ribcage:Your heart, lungs, and liver are all very important, and luckily you've
got ribs to keep them safe.
C. Spinal Cord:The spinal cord is a bundle of nerve cells and fibers wrapped
together extending down from the brainstem to the lower back.
Muscular System
Website #3
What is the function of the muscular system?The muscular system is composed of
specialized cells called muscle fibers.
, What are the three types of muscles? Describe each type.
A.cardiac
B.smooth
C.skeletal
Circulatory System
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What is the function of the circulatory system?The circulatory system delivers
oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes
What materials are transported by the circulatory system and how?The function of
the circulatory system is to transport materials around the body.
What organs make up the circulatory system?
A. Heart
B.Blood
C.Vessels
Respiratory System
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What is the function of the respiratory system?The lungs and respiratory system
allow us to breathe.
Explain how gas is exchanged through breathing.During gas exchange oxygen
moves from the lungs to the bloodstream.
What are the organs that make respiration possible?The respiratory system is made
up of the organs included in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
